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Y265 UGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,972 mi
Last recorded135,972 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s front out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 127,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,549 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 99,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 89,468 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

o/s/f inner c/v boot split

tail pipe corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 83,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

o/s/f inner c/v boot split

tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,337 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 67,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,503 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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Y265 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y265 UGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y265 UGX registered?

Y265 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y265 UGX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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